‘They might do this again’: St. Louis police chief anticipates protests at Fourth of July parade [Video]

ST. LOUIS — St. Louis police and firefighters are taking extra safety measures ahead of the 141st America’s Birthday Parade that runs along Market Street.

Police Chief Robert Tracy said at a news conference that he believes pro-Palestinian protesters might attempt to interrupt the parade in downtown St. Louis. He thinks it could be the same type of protest that stopped the Grand Pride Parade on Sunday.

“We have gathered intelligence that suggests protesters may attempt to disrupt the parade on Thursday, using a so-called Sleeping Dragon tactic,” Tracy said.

The tactic is a human chain, in which people handcuff or chain themselves together inside PVC pipes. It’s the same tactic used during the Pride parade.

“Who brings PVC piping to a parade? Someone that might want to be …